(1) It is a very nice tune on a fantastic story. Youngsters will like it and grown-ups... may be will like it more.

(2) These are all old names given to the reindeer in the folk song.

(3) Glee: Happiness.

Santa Claus

December 6th, the date of St. Nicholas's death, is a special holiday in many European countries. The custom dates back to Middie Ages when people dressed in bishops’ robes, visited children, examined them on their prayers, urged them to be good, and gave them gifts. This custom was brought by Dutch settlers to New Amsterdam, now known all over the world as New York City. `The visit of St. Nicholas' was welcomed by the English settlers, especially by the children, who tried to pronounce the Dutch name for the saint, Sinter Klaas. But they could not pronounce it right, and soon the name changed to Santy Claus and then to Santa Claus. In the United States, Santa Claus is active at Christmas time, when he is very busy bringing presents and Christmas cheer. In England, St. Nicholas Day festivities were banned when Henry VIII founded the Church of England. But later, under Oueen Victoria, St. Nicholas returned as Father Christmas.